Researchers discover genetic secrets of mung bean crops

Resequencing 50 accessions of rice cast new light on molecular breeding

A study on resequencing 50 accessions of cultivated and wild rice provides one of the largest genome variation data sets for wild and cultivated rice, which is valuable for breeding and for identifying agronomically important genes in rice.

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#gene editing Open access Sep 2026

T2T genome assembly and CRISPR/Cas9 editing of Medicago lupulina.

A complete, gap-free genome of Medicago lupulina, a tough, high-protein forage legume, and a gene-editing tool for this species, which was used to alter its leaf shape, provide key resources for improving alfalfa and breeding better forage crops for high-altitude environments.

Qing Yuan, Cheng Li, Guang-Yan Wang et al. · Journal of Integrative Plant... · 0 citations

Open access Aug 2026

BIGS: An integrated genomic selection platform for Brassica napus breeding.

BIGS is an integrated genomic selection platform for Brassica napus that combines standardized genomic and phenotypic resources with DeepVAE-based phenotype prediction and model interpretation. The platform supports genomic prediction and candidate locus prioritization, providing a practical resource for rapeseed genet...

Xiaodong Li, Boyu Meng, Yubo Zhao et al. · Plant Communications · 0 citations

Open access Sep 2026

Unraveling the genome of NC292: a maize inbred line conferring resistance to multiple foliar diseases.

A high-quality genome assembly of the multiple disease-resistant maize inbred NC292.

Ya-Peng Wang, Ya-Qi Zhao, Rui-Yu Zhang et al. · New Phytologist · 0 citations

Open access 2024

Advancements In Plant Genomics: Unraveling Genetic Complexity For Agricultural Improvement

Plant genomics has fundamentally transformed agriculture by offering sophisticated tools and novel insights into the genetic complexity that governs essential plant traits. This chapter explores recent breakthroughs in plant genomics, focusing on advanced technologies and methodologies that are paving the way for enhan...

P. Sarwade, A. Salve, V. Hile et al. · African Journal of Biomedica... · 0 citations

#gene editing Sep 2026

CRISPR crops are coming to Europe — why bolder would be better

For farmers and consumers to reap the benefits of gene-edited plants, guidelines for farming gene-edited plants must be implemented with careful thought.

N. De Storme · Nature · 0 citations